sleepingwear

English

Etymology

From sleeping +‎ -wear.

Noun

sleepingwear (uncountable)

1. Synonym of sleepwear.
   • 1913 October 11, H. B. Glover Company, “Don’t Let Poisoned Air Steal Your Vitality at Night!”, in The Saturday Evening Post, volume 186, number 15, Philadelphia, Pa.: The Curtis Publishing Company, page 42:

     This new sleepingwear is made out of Carlsbad processed fabric—a luxuriously soft and comfortable material for which we claim exceptional warmth. The garments meet all the requirements of winter sleeping comfort and can be worn as you wear any nightwear.

   • 1972, Leedice Kissane, “Interpretation Through Language: A Study of the Metaphors in Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat””, in Thomas A. Gullason, editor, Stephen Crane’s Career: Perspectives and Evaluations, New York, N.Y.: New York University Press, →ISBN, page 411:

     Canton flannel was a fabric much used in the time of Crane’s boyhood for sleepingwear, undergarments, even sheets.

   • 1986 June 16, Lawrence Lamb, “Stretching May Relieve Leg Cramps”, in Durham Morning Herald, Durham, N.C.: Durham Herald Co., Inc., page 7B, column 2:

     Keeping your legs warm is also important. A lot of people are actually cold when they sleep. That contributes to muscle cramps and aches. Long, warm socks help. An electric blanket helps. Warm sleepingwear helps. Too much air conditioning at night does not help.